Friday, February 01, 2013

Showcasing Sidney This Month

Of all the men on my "30 favorite actors list," one of them is actually still alive, and that man will be taking center stage here at They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To this month.  That man is the incredibly talented Sidney Poitier.


While I will be watching and reviewing the films of others and also taking part in the CMBA blogathon saluting films of the 1940's, the bulk of February's action will be devoted to Mr. Poitier.  He was an amazingly gifted actor, and I never fail to be impressed with his performance.

So, expect to discover some intense, meaty, hard-hitting dramas here at They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To this month, including my first 5-star film discovery of the year.
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  1. I'll be looking forward to this one! I think I've only seen a couple of Sidney's films, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner being one of them and another where I believe he played a teacher.

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    1. The one where he played the school teacher is "To Sir, with Love," and it is one of the films I intend to review.

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  2. Be still my heart. He is BEYOND handsome :o) Dee

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    1. Yes, indeed, Dee...very handsome. And he is still looking mighty fine...at nearly 86 years old!

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  3. I can not wait to see what your first 5-star film discovery of the year is.

    Mine is... The Garden of Allah(1936).

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    1. Dawn, here's something funny. In all of last year, I had 6 "new to me" 5-star films. (Discovering for the first time). We are only 32 days into this current year, and I've already got 4!!! And that's not including a couple Sidney films I've not yet seen but will be watching during his birthday month. I could end up with 7 5-star films by the end of the month.

      As for "Garden of Allah," your review made me hungry to see this. I am setting my DVR when it airs later this month. Can't wait!

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  4. only seen a handful of his films but he was great in them all...most recently i finally saw Lilies of the Field, i really enjoyed it! so far tho, his performance in Patch of Blue is my favorite.

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    1. I've never seen "Lilies of the Field." It's one of those I will be catching for the first time this month.

      And, "A Patch of Blue" is an amazing film. One of my favorites of his...though the more of his works I see, the more favorites I have!! He really was terrific in everything!

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  5. be prepared to be emotionally devastated! its really heavy stuff but so well done and realistic, not overblown. i will enjoy reading your take on it!

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